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An Exclusive Interview With Juno Central AKA Mazi

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Industry need artists like JUNO CENTRAL with good sounds, lyrics etc. We got a chance to talk with the Rap & RnB artist from Decatur, Ga known as Juno Central.

Tell us who you are, where you’re from and what you do for a living?

I go by Juno Central but my friends call me Mazi. Raised in Decatur, Ga but I’ve been living in the Stockbridge-Conyers area for about ten years now. I’m a full time artist with a day job to help invest back into music.

Tell us your story from before the music, when did it all start?

All I knew was jazz and gospel from my parents growing up. When I was 10 my aunt was the pastor at our family church and she wanted to get the kids more involved so five of my cousins & I made a gospel rap group lol. That was my first time even hearing anything hip hop & I instantly caught on. My older cousin started showing me videos, taught me how to make beats, and really put me on to everything. I just got better and the rest was history.

What were the struggles you faced trying to get your music out there in the beginning?

Trying to find my sound, definitely. I love all music like my playlist can go from Chief Keef to Coldplay really fast. So me wanting to test different sounds/images was sort of stopping me from creating a solid fan base at first because my content was inconsistent. I had to find out what main lane I wanted to be in and then I could branch off.

Which song was that one?

“Drippy”. That song was a whole vibe and everybody loved it.

When it blew up what was the first thing you thought?

I told my friend Terrian (who is featured on the song) that it could really do numbers but I had some life stuff going on around that time so we couldn’t push it financially like we wanted to. But people have made videos, added to playlists and all that and it was a great feeling.People still sing it til this day lol. Its cool but it’s way more heat on the way.

Do you collaborate with artists that you listen to?

Yes I have to enjoy your music to work with you for real. I feel like the best product comes when you have good chemistry with another artist & I vibe with talent. It’s way too many that’s on my list mainstream but as far as locally of course.

How many artists have you collaborated with so far?

Kid Jemini, Tray Bills, RioSavv, Slxmm, King Nuu, and Cvlii are the most common but it’s way more. Probably over 20 including paid features.

How big is your team?

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BGM (my team) just started rebranding this year so everything is changing right now but I’m always with the same 8 main people. From our photographer KicksOnWater to my engineer Cept, it’s all family.

What is the best part of doing what you’re doing and what’s the part you hate most?

I do this for Of course I want to be rich but I do it for the thrill of the chase. The performances, late night sessions, the culture , I love it all. But the one thing I could say I hate is how shady it can be. A lot of people don’t want to see you win so you just have to watch how you move. It’s a part of the game though.

Are you addicted to something? And what would that be?

Music and anything related to Atlanta, thats my passion. But my friends would probably say I’m addicted to wrestling and adidas lol. Can’t argue about it though.

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